Certain elements can disqualify an ex-spouse from receiving alimony in Florida. Adultery, while not an automatic disqualification or prerequisite for Florida alimony payments, can influence the court’s decision, especially if one spouse uses marital funds on an extramarital affair. Cohabitation may also lead to termination or modification of a Florida
At Quinn & Lynch, our Tampa divorce lawyers understand that determining what a wife may be entitled to in a Florida divorce involves careful consideration of various factors. Florida family law ensures a fair division of assets, spousal support, and other financial matters, considering the unique circumstances of each divorce case. When
For the third time, the Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would make significant changes to the body of family law in the state. This proposed legislation would end permanent spousal maintenance and would create a presumption of 50-50 parental responsibility when there are children. This bill has previously
Will alimony be a prime consideration in your Florida divorce? The answer to that question is: perhaps. We spotlighted alimony (often also termed spousal maintenance or spousal support in Florida) in a recent post. We stressed in our June 1 entry that, while a spousal support award “does not feature
Court divorces are hard and they may not always seem fair. While we have plenty of well-respected, intelligent judges on the bench, they can’t always know what the best decision is for each family that comes before them. In addition, circumstances change. What was a good court order yesterday may
Florida possesses the tenth-highest divorce rate states in the U.S., and the divorce process in Florida has become more difficult than ever. For divorcing or separating couples, it can be extremely challenging to make mutual decisions surrounding marital assets, alimony, and child custody or visitation schedules. Use this resource to
When your Florida marriage comes to an end, your financial future may end up looking quite a bit different. If your marriage ends and you question whether you will have enough money to maintain your lifestyle, you may choose to pursue alimony in your split. But how does alimony work
Circumstances do and will change after your divorce that may render some decisions the court made, or you agreed to difficult to maintain. You can often return to court and request a Florida alimony modification. Regarding alimony, the Florida Statutes grant you the ability to request a modification if you
The recent pandemic turned Florida residents’ lives upside down. Most people shifted all aspects of their daily routine from how they shop to where they work. Unfortunately, some people did not maintain their jobs and continue to struggle to find new employment. Several calls asked, “What happens if I lose
Few people plan on divorcing near or after retirement. Yet so-called “grey divorces” are on the rise. Spouses sometimes grow apart as they grow older. Or one may discover an infidelity on the other’s part. These, and other gray divorce reasons, have led to one in four divorces between couples
Spousal support, spousal maintenance, and alimony all denote the same thing in Florida, being applicable to payments from one spouse to another in divorce cases. This is what Florida alimony law is all about. An initial point to note concerning alimony is that it does not feature in every divorce.
Alimony laws vary state by state, and alimony awards vary from divorce to divorce. Some people may assume that the wife always walks away from divorce proceedings with alimony. However, that’s not the case. Whether alimony will be allocated and to whom depends on a number of factors. Here’s what
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